Trump, June 2017: From [Covfefe] with Love

Somehow this says so much

Awkward scene as Kasowitz tried to escape with no press questions: He and aides stood in elevator staring at us. Forgot to push down button.

— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) June 8, 2017

cue Veep closing credits.

"​In sum, it is now established that the President was not being investigated for colluding with the Russians or attempting to obstruct that investigation. As the Committee pointed out today, these important facts for the country to know are virtually the only facts that have not leaked during the long course of these events.

"As he said yesterday, the President feels completely vindicated and is eager to continue moving forward with his agenda with this public cloud removed."

http://www.latimes.com/politics/washington/la-na-essential-washington-updates-read-trump-lawyer-marc-kasowitz-s-1496945767-htmlstory.html

Aaron Sorkin is 100% beating off right now

— Gabriella Paiella (@GMPaiella) June 8, 2017

Almost all of the Trump golf courses were purchased, not built, in the last couple decades, and the ones that were bankrupt or losing money generally still are

i think that's true of aaron sorkin 100% of the time tbf xp

Well...here ya go

McCain issues a statement on his hearing questions, suggests he shouldn't "stay up late watching Diamondbacks night games" pic.twitter.com/09sSpT0Vcn

— Jeremy Herb (@jeremyherb) June 8, 2017

aaron sorkin: constantly honkin' it

Elsewhere on Mars

"Folks, it’s already been a banner week for infrastructure."—Vice President Mike Pence today

— Michael C. Bender (@MichaelCBender) June 8, 2017

Full confidence on display

Some eyebrow-raising comments from GOP Rep. Martha McSally to a group of bankers: https://t.co/Giki7hzUFx pic.twitter.com/oET69LmTB9

— Tim Dotcom (@timothypmurphy) June 8, 2017

“I do not believe there is” any evidence that that president obstructed justice, Cornyn told reporters, referring to the questions Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) asked Comey.

“You heard senator Risch ask about the expression of hope,” Cornyn said. “That’s not an order.”

so bummed he didn't say "it depends on what the definition of 'is' is"

arizona resident here, just want to say fuck mcsally. no one forced her to vote for the AHCA while repping a district that clinton won by 5 points

I assume the GOP is also glossing over the whole "fired the FBI director for refusing to interfere w Russia investigation" thing, which is v clearly obstruction of justice

xp

love to have an administration where your ability to be papa's good boy is more important to keeping your job than being competent

love to have an administration where your ability to be papa's good boy is more important to keeping your job than being competent

Agree but it's not exactly a surprise. Firing people is kinda his jam.

I don't think he ever fires that many people! that's his television shtick

it's even weirder the second time around...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqwKcD5XPo8

first he would have to bother with hiring people, and why would he waste his time doing that

xp

The Old Maverick - keepin 'em guessing!

love hearing the dude on the radio just now saying, if Trump was not under investigation before, he certainly is now.

right-wing media spin on this is amazing, they will never give up on his Orangeness

i think i'm sick of winning now

when there's an economic downturn and everyone is pissed, the gop will eventually blame it on the fact that trump wasn't a true conservative

after he leaves office, they'll do another rebrand just like with the tea party

true facts

I believe everyone will find clarity and honestly acknowledge the facts of this situation very soon, and we will all walk hand in hand as true brothers on that day, verily.

when there's an economic downturn and everyone is pissed, the gop will eventually blame it on the fact that trump wasn't a true conservative

― intheblanks, Thursday, June 8, 2017 3:47 PM (sixteen minutes ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

after he leaves office, they'll do another rebrand just like with the tea party

― intheblanks, Thursday, June 8, 2017

This is exactly what's going to happen; it's already happening. The smarter ones have said "We're just using him."

grim

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/08/opinion/the-democratic-party-is-in-worse-shape-than-you-thought.html

"The accompanying chart illustrates this discontent. A solid majority, 77 percent, of Obama-to-Trump voters think Trump’s economic policies will either favor “all groups equally” (44) or the middle class (33). 21 percent said Trump would favor the wealthy."

well maybe after trump's policies clearly let them down they'll change their minds

I didn't read that piece to the end. Did they talk about what percentage of the voting public was Obama-to-Trump, and how this related to Trump's massive popular vote deficit?

yes

trump sucks. on the other hand, everybody else sucks too.

BREAKING: The House votes to roll back Dodd-Frank, sending the bill to the Senate https://t.co/croweYCKtM pic.twitter.com/6EW8LPL77A

— Bloomberg (@business) June 8, 2017

how does dodd frank repeal get to 60 in the senate? they can't use budget reconciliation right?

I don't think so

Comey: I've had a lot of talks with humans over the years...."

aside for Yank UK watchers

If you don't live in the UK and wanna watch live coverage of the exit polls and election night:https://t.co/Bo0ZbndTSk

— Hussain (@Chemzes) June 8, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y60wDzZt8yg&feature=youtu.be

So Trump lawyer went over like a lead balloon, right?

Fox News is leading with it. lol @ their use of "brawny" as an adjective for it tho

the right's pushback against Comey is predictably robust, they know when to circle the wagons

don't think I've seen a single statement or line from anybody on the right (much less from GOP elected officials) acknowledging that Comey said anything incriminating today

Corey Lewandorkski babbling about how Trump is totally vindicated, and how Comey's "leak" proves the whole deep state yadda yadda... I couldn't listen anymore, that guy is such an unpleasant tool.

the "Deep State" is such a perfect bogeyman for the right, wraps up their fears of big government, conspiracies, and unaccountable elites all in one handy package

Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.) is set to take over as chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee

morbs you might enjoy the bbc coverage, not region blocked http://www.bbc.com/news/live/election-2017-40171454

Wait, what's England again?

Sorry, but Comey Day was just so special.

Was it pure coincidence that significant events on both sides of the Atlantic wound up happening on the same day.

significant events happen on both sides of the Atlantic pretty regularly